Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thompson Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Winston Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Square

2506 S General McMullen DrSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Roselawn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roselawn

3346 Roselawn RdSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Darby Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207
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The Kelly Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelly Apartments

515 Humble AveSan Antonio, TX 78225
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San Juan Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square

1938 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78207

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Cheapest Available Thompson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thompson area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 811 S General McMullen Dr priced from $700. Darby Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $711. Here are the most affordable Thompson apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
811 S General McMullen Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$700
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$711
LuceroUnit B2BR,2BA$826
Palladium San AntonioA11BR,1BA$868
Legacy at AlazanB12BR,2BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thompson, TX

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thompson area is the $1.37 price per square foot C1 Model at Legacy at Alazan in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,437. The second greatest value Thompson apartment is the 2004 Monterey St Model at 2004 Monterey St, Unit #2 starting at $800 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Guadalupe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thompson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy at AlazanC13BR,2BA$1.37
2004 Monterey St, Unit #22004 Monterey St1BR,1BA$0.86
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.52
Bonito Parque ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.35
Palladium San AntonioA11BR,1BA$1.16
811 S General McMullen Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.04
LuceroUnit A1BR,1BA$1.59
Gardens At San Juan SquareAlegria1BR,1BA$1.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thompson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thompson?

The cheapest apartment in Thompson is 811 S General McMullen Dr which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Thompson costs $1,165.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thompson?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Thompson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Thompson?

Cheap apartments in Thompson have an average cost of $1,019 which is $146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thompson.

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